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U.S. Dollar Falls Amid Downward Revision To GDP Data, Higher Jobless Claims
The U.S. dollar declined against its major counterparts in the New York session on Thursday, as economic growth slowed more than previously estimated in the first quarter and jobless claims edged up last week, raising expectations for an interest rate cut in the near future.
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Canadian Stocks Climb Higher On Upbeat Earnings
The Canadian market is up firmly in positive territory Thursday morning amid slightly easing concerns about the outlook for interest rates after data showed a slowdown in U.S. economic growth in the first quarter and an increase in jobless claims last week.
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U.S. Crude Oil Inventories Pull Back Much More Than Expected
The Energy Information Administration released a report on Thursday showing U.S. crude oil inventories tumbled by much more than expected in the week ended May 24th.
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U.S. Pending Home Sales Pull Back Much More Than Expected In April
A report released by the National Association of Realtors on Thursday showed a sharp pullback by pending home sales in the U.S. in the month of April. NAR said its pending home sales index plunged by 7.7 percent to 72.3 in April after spiking by 3.6 percent to an upwardly revised 78.3 in March. Economists had expected pending home sales to decrease by 0.6 percent.
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Google To Invest $2 Bln In Malaysia Towards AI, Cloud Services
Google announced its plan to invest $2 billion in Malaysia for cloud computing services and data centers with a view to meeting the soaring demand for AI and cloud services. It is expected that these investments and programs would contribute more than $3.2 billion to Malaysia's GDP and support 26,500 jobs by 2030.
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U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Show Modest Increase
First-time claims for U.S. unemployment benefits crept modestly higher in the week ended May 25th, according to a report released by the Labor Department on Thursday. The report said initial jobless claims rose to 219,000, an increase of 3,000 from the previous week's revised level of 216,000. Economists had expected jobless claims to inch up to 218,000.
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U.S. Steel-Nippon Steel Merger Receives All Non-U.S. Regulatory Approvals
United States Steel Corp. (X) and Nippon Steel Corp. announced Thursday that they have received all regulatory approvals outside of the United States related to the proposed transaction between U. S. Steel and Nippon Steel.
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U.S. GDP Growth Slows More Than Previously Estimated In Q1
Revised data released by the Commerce Department on Thursday showed U.S. economic growth slowed by more than previously estimated in the first quarter of 2024. The Commerce Department said gross domestic product climbed by 1.3 percent in the first quarter compared to the previously reported 1.6 percent jump.
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Eurozone Economic Confidence Rises, Jobless Rate Falls
Euro area economic confidence improved in May as the economy recovered from a recession and the unemployment rate dropped slightly in April, separate data showed on Thursday. The economic confidence index rose less-than-expected to 96.0 in May from 95.6 in the previous month, survey results from the European Commission revealed. The reading was forecast to improve more sharply to 96.2.
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FTAI To Buy Lockheed Martin Commercial Engines Solutions From Lockheed Martin Canada For $170 Mln
FTAI Aviation Ltd. (FTAI) announced Thursday an agreement to purchase Lockheed Martin Commercial Engine Solutions or LMCES, from Lockheed Martin Canada Corp. for a purchase price of $170 million.
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Bay Street Likely To Open On Mixed Note
Canadian shares are likely to turn in a mixed performance in early trades Thursday, with investors reacting to earnings updates from major banks, and digesting U.S. and Canadian economic data.
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OSI Systems Secures $42 Mln Airport Security Systems Contract From An International Airport
OSI Systems, Inc. (OSIS) announced Thursday that its Security division was awarded a contract from an international airport for approximately $42 million to provide a range of checkpoint and hold baggage screening solutions.
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U.S. GDP Climbs Less Than Previously Estimated In Q1
Revised data released by the Commerce Department on Thursday showed U.S. economic growth slowed by more than previously estimated in the first quarter of 2024.
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